7 Instagram Accounts to Follow Before You Visit Barcelona

Street photographer Neburruben discovered his passion for photography in 2011 and, since then, he’s been inseparable from his camera. His work captures simple scenes of daily life, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what life is really like in the Catalan capital, never failing to make us fall endlessly more in love with the city.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh4j9_AnScQ/?taken-by=neburruben

Originally from Boston, USA, Sam Zucker fell in love with the Catalan capital a while back. After studying cookery in New York, he made a name for himself as a local restaurant reviewer and food writer. He also works as a local tour guide and knows the city like the back of his hand – which is probably why his photos never fail to capture the quirks and charm of Barcelona.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLEefBDhtix/?hl=en&taken-by=zuckerandspice

Want to know what the hottest restaurants in Barcelona are right now? Looking for a sneak peak of that much-awaited brunch spot that opened last week? The Barcelona Foodie Guide is a local project launched in 2014, which has published a number of handy guides to Barcelona’s food scene. Their Instagram is where to go when you’re trying to decide where to eat next. All photos are by @emmafoodphoto.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhjOdcBFlQC/?taken-by=bcnfoodieguide

Don’t like to miss out on your workout while travelling? Think of personal trainer Martin Ebner‘s Instagram account as a visual guide to some of the most stunning places in Barcelona to work up a sweat. From some of the city’s most iconic landmarks to some hidden-gem workout spots, explore the city while getting fit.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT_gjEVAJ_v/?hl=en&taken-by=ebylife1

You might have guessed it: @barcelonafacades is an Instagram account entirely dedicated to the building façades of Barcelona. From the historic and monumental, to the contemporary or even the rundown, these buildings say a lot about the city, its history, its people and their way of life.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BD3AunXqpKg/?taken-by=barcelonafacades

Think of @thebarcelonist as a curator of the best of Barcelona on Instagram. They feature images by different Instagrammers, some well-known Barcelona influencers and some just everyday residents or people passing through the city. They tend to feature architecture and street life, showing the city from many different angles.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNxi1jWBbvn/

Sisters Marta and María Brú decided to use their shared passion for food, fashion and lifestyle trends to start their own blog: Style by Brú. Here, as on Instagram, you can follow their latest adventures in Barcelona, showcasing some of their favourite spots to shop, relax and be seen in the city.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfs0JWNgrg6/?taken-by=stylebybru